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MP-85
Huxley Wall Type Micromanipulator
 

Recommended Accessories:
MT-70
S P E C S > M P - 8 5
Coarse X-axis tilt
0 to 45 degrees
in 15 degree increments
Coarse resolution
0.1mm on all axes
Fine X resolution
0.01mm
Ultrafine (Huxley)
resolution
0.2µm
Huxley excursion
~2mm maximum in each axis
Dimensions
10in x 10in x 12in
25cm x 25cm x 28cm
Weight
15lbs
7kg

The classic micromanipulator developed by Sir Huxley many years ago is still considered by many investigators to be the finest manual micromanipulator available. The MP-85 offers the advantage of a very large range of movement with its built-in coarse manipulator and precise submicron movement with the fine controls. Coarse positioning is achieved with a three axis manipulator mounted on top. The ultrafine positioning is accomplished with the large micrometers mounted on the base. These micrometers provide smooth, precise movement through a 10:1 reduction mechanism.

The brass and stainless steel construction of the MP-85 makes for a very heavy and solid micromanipulator with excellent damping properties. This exceptionally stable design is ideal for patch clamp recording, intracellular recording, or any other application that is intolerant of drift.

F E A T U R E S > M P - 8 5
Dual springing of the moment arms to insure zero backlash and zero torsion.
The micromanipulator is mounted on a precision rotating base featuring a positive stop and lock.
The coarse movement is an all cross-roller bearing design consisting of coarse X, Y, and Z with an additional fine X motion.
The micromanipulator can be ordered in either a right or left handed version.
O P T I O N S > M P - 8 5
Fifteen degree stackable wedges for tilting the manipulator.
A set of three magnetic feet for increased stability.
One inch thick, chrome plated, solid brass riser blocks.

The MP-85 is chrome-plated and anodized to prevent corrosion. The J.R. Wall designed rotating base is machined from solid stainless steel with a brass spindle; a thin Teflon washer provides for the bearing surface.

Please contact Sutter Instrument for any additional information on the suitability and use of the MP-85 micromanipulator for your specific application.